One Step Forward

I step back…hesitate…there in front of me…the unknown…I watch a moment…look around to see…what I really need is deep inside…I step to the side…and see there is nothing to fear…all the fear comes from me…and I am choosing not to accept it…I move forward…I leap…I fly…just one step…is all I need to take…and I am on my way ~Pauline

Drops of Water

Drops of Water
By Pauline Harris

Clouds had formed
In the afternoon 
Of this mixture of a day

Winds picked up
Blowing this way and that

Dry heat
Creating fog
As one walks
Out the door
To greet a new day

Out of nowhere 
A single
Raindrop
Plops a splash
Upon the windshield

Startled
By the disturbance 
Looking out
More drops
Do appear

Rapidly
Forming
And making
Their presence 
Known to me

Creating a basis
For multiple 
Emotions 
To form
In this place

But…

Closing my eyes
Taking a deep breath
Holding it momentarily

Realizing 
There is more
More to life

Fully aware
Moments don’t last 
Feelings may stir

I can now
Move forward 
Knowing the drops
Are part of the whole
One moment 
To the next
We each have a place
A place in the whole
Enlightened by love
Forever and always

School Daze

School Daze
By Pauline Harris

Excited and nervous 
Headed out the door
Backpack and lunch
Ready to go
Long walk 
Out the door
By the house
With colourful roses
Dogs barking
Way over there
Keep quiet 
Keep on task
No need to wake 
Others up
But too late
Run passed them
Or walk calmly
Peacefully
To ourselves
Be respectful 
We are guests
Not all friendly
Names called
Many forgotten 
Eggs thrown
Shells and gooey mess
They run after us
Wanting to fight
Keep on walking
Running at times
Clean up later
Mustn’t miss the bus
Make it to the bus stop
Five minutes to wait
Take a deep breath
And step onto the bus
Try to get the window seat
To gaze outside
Forget those names 
Compose ourselves
We are guest
We represent ours
Respecting each other
We kept our promise 
As best we could
The view from the bus
Gave us time
We needed
To ready ourselves 
For the day at school

Gratitude Gifts

There are people everywhere in all walks of life. Sometimes, somewhere. Someone might meet someone who brings a special gift to that person. The gift is not tangible any form, but the gift is more precious than anyone can want. Soon someone will want to take that gift from them, but if the gift is true …than no one can take the gift away without the permission of one of the two peoples. Here is to gratitude for the gift and the giver…and the receiver…, for each have their own part…and each have their own heartsmile. Blessings.~pharris

Wonders to Delight

Focusing on the wonders to delight and ignight more light to share with the world. Finding positive ways to share in life’s joyney. By Pauline Harris

A Local Pond

Future To Be Written

The future is yet to be written, 
the past has closed its book, 
the pen and paper are ready for input
…so what is the plan…
dreams of God who holds the key
…knows right now…
I am where I need to be
…(and so it is)…journey on…
(words by me with influences from everywhere)

By Pauline Harris 2012

One Guarantee

One Guarantee

We are born and die
But to live our lives
How and to whom 
Do we dare share
A caring heart
Gives beyond self
Stories told
Adventures taken
Even if only in words
Or in shared experiences
Helpful hints
Laughter and tears
Gracefully guaranteed 
An honest experience 
Until we meet again 
…by Pauline Harris

Windows to The Soul

Windows Into The Soul
By Pauline Harris 

We walk through life
One step or movement 
Ever forwards
Onto our joyney 
Into new beginnings
And yet mysteries
Follow us wherever 
We venture to go

But ultimately 
The decision
For our outlook
Is completely 
Ours to make

There is beauty
In the wilderness 
And in our own
Backyard 

Our hearts
Can see what
Wonders
Our soul
Delights in

Rainy Day Swamp Art